Will the next generation MacBook's possibly include....

[Mikey]

Since we know Merom's a give, how about 802.11n? GMA X3000 integrated gfx chip? I know these will be implemented in Intel's next-generation Centrino platform, the "Santa Rosa", but does anyone know if this will apply to Apple?

 

[fbrdphreak]

Next generation as in 2007? Sure, and Apple may include an iPod that pops out of the ExpressCard slot. Its too far out and Apple is too secretive to know with any certainty

 

[AmigaMan]

Originally posted by: Mikey
Since we know Merom's a give, how about 802.11n? GMA X3000 integrated gfx chip? I know these will be implemented in Intel's next-generation Centrino platform, the "Santa Rosa", but does anyone know if this will apply to Apple?

What's the x3000 supposed to be? The replacement for the GMA950? I would like to see x1900 type graphics, 200GB HD's, support for 4GB RAM, and a 1680x1050 15.4" LCD. Perhaps ditch Firewire completely and go with dual eSATA ports (but keep the USB). 802.11n like you said would be nice. Isn't there a wireless USB standard out now too? Battery life extended to 6 hours on a single charge. The pop-out iPod is actually nice idea!
Software wise, I'd like to see better support for Windows drivers, maybe even the capability to seemlessly transition from one OS to another with each running natively (albeit one at a time). A beefier image editing suite would be great. One-click Windows networking discovery and support from within OSX is high on my wishlist too.
Although if they do this, I'll have to give up my baby. There's no way I'd pass up this new uber-laptop, although my MBP has and continues to serve me well.

 

[ubercaffeinated]

Originally posted by: AmigaMan

Originally posted by: Mikey
Since we know Merom's a give, how about 802.11n? GMA X3000 integrated gfx chip? I know these will be implemented in Intel's next-generation Centrino platform, the "Santa Rosa", but does anyone know if this will apply to Apple?

What's the x3000 supposed to be? The replacement for the GMA950? I would like to see x1900 type graphics, 200GB HD's, support for 4GB RAM, and a 1680x1050 15.4" LCD. Perhaps ditch Firewire completely and go with dual eSATA ports (but keep the USB). 802.11n like you said would be nice. Isn't there a wireless USB standard out now too? Battery life extended to 6 hours on a single charge. The pop-out iPod is actually nice idea!
Software wise, I'd like to see better support for Windows drivers, maybe even the capability to seemlessly transition from one OS to another with each running natively (albeit one at a time). A beefier image editing suite would be great. One-click Windows networking discovery and support from within OSX is high on my wishlist too.
Although if they do this, I'll have to give up my baby. There's no way I'd pass up this new uber-laptop, although my MBP has and continues to serve me well.

i want to win the lotto too.

 

[Blazkowicz]

I think Apple would stick to ATI graphics.

 

[clasicks]

I would hope to see better graphics, thats the only real issue with mine, integrated graphics are not the best for gameing today. other than that its perfect.

 

[Commodus]

802.11n won't show up until the standard has been ratified, I think. It's not a good idea to base a non-removable wireless card on a rough draft. GMA X3000 is virtually a given... when it launches several months from now. Don't expect any radical revisions to the systems until 2007; Merom's the best we can hope for.

That and dedicated graphics in the $1499 model - maybe.

 

[fbrdphreak]

Originally posted by: Blazkowicz
I think Apple would stick to ATI graphics.

If they do integrated, they will do Intel. They're Intel chipsets.

Now if Apple went to ATI for chipsets, that is the day Hell would freeze over.

And Intel would sh!t a brick